Mod.1 Quiz 5
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Amphetamines can treat | Obesity, Hyperactivity |
| Indicated use for anorexants | To decrease or suppress appetite |
| Drug of choice for Attention Deficit Disorder-Hyperactivity | Ritalin |
| Indicated use for antitussives | To suppress cough |
| Mechanism of Action for antidiarrheals | To slow GI mobility |
| Signs of toxicity or overdose | Pinpoint pupils, deep sleep, shallow respiration |
| Sedatives & hypnotics are used for | Sleep |
| Form 222 is used for | Order controlled substances for pharmacy |
| Risk management | A plan to reduce errors and claims |
| Toxicology | Study of toxic effects |
| Risk mgt. technique | A technique used to reduce errors or claims |
| Pharmaceutics | Study of the release characteristics of specific drug dosage forms |
| Difference: Pharmacopia -v- Formulary | Pharm.=sets standards, Form.=more expansive, (dos. forms, devices) |
| Pharmacology | Study of Drugs and mechanism of action |
| How often do Tech.'s need to recertify | Every 2 years |
| 4 steps of Risk mgt. plan | Identify, select technique, Implement tech., monitor changes (ISIM) |
| Risk mgt. techniques | Triple Check 2, Under 6, Mark It |
| Example side effect | Headache, Nausea, dry mouth |
| Example adverse effect | Allergic reaction, stroke, heart attack |
| What is a drug | Substance that changes or alters body function |
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